S.B. No. 1833 amends the Health and Safety Code by adding Section 481.142, which addresses the use of social media platforms in the context of delivering controlled substances. The bill defines "social media platform" as per Section 120.001 of the Business and Commerce Code and stipulates that if a defendant is found to have used such a platform in furtherance of an offense related to the delivery of controlled substances (as outlined in various sections of the code), the penalties for the offense will be escalated. Specifically, the punishment will be increased to the next higher category of offense, with an additional five-year increase for first-degree felonies, and the maximum fine will be doubled.

The changes introduced by this bill will only apply to offenses committed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. Offenses occurring before this date will be governed by the laws in effect at that time, ensuring that the previous legal framework remains applicable for those cases.

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